A champions Juventus have officially severed the contract of chief executive Giuseppe Marotta after eight years with the Turin giants. The club announced the "termination of the employment contracts" of Marotta, and chief financial officer director Aldo Mazzia, 62. Marotta will receive 361 775 in compensation, with Mazzia getting 278 000.euros, as well as 309 000 as settlement compensation and redundancy incentive.

The camera stayed with Ronaldo every-step of-the-way. It was by his side as he exchanged high-fives with his Juventus teammates after final whistle, clinging to him like a-shadow. It was directly in his path, close enough to reach-out and touch, as he walked over to celebrate with jubilant Juventus fans. Those Manchester United-fans lingering in Old Trafford on Tuesday evening rose to applaud Ronaldo.

Former Manchester United hero, Ryan Giggs, has opined that Welshman Gareth Bale can fill in the void left by talisman Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. The current Wales manager feels that Bale can cope up with the pressure in leading Real to glory. Ronaldo spent nine seasons at Real and led them to several honors that included four Champions League titles.